The purpose of this paper is to examine the complex issue of discipline in American public schools in order to understand its effect on the black student and his human development. Discipline is one of the major problems in the educational system today. In the past, parents and teachers attempted to control children with reward and punishment,…

Schooling itself is not wicked, but schooling that seeks not to educate but merely to qualify is productive of many deplorable consequences (including "schooled" unemployment, irrelevance, ritualism, and cramping of the human spirit). The device of allocating occupational roles on the bases of certificates has only gradually replaced…

A 4 dimensional typology of views of minority group life styles is discussed, with reference to the Mexican American life style. (NQ)

A discussion of the various interpretations attached to term "equality of educational opportunity" which refocuses the debate by suggesting that a more proper formulation would use the term "reduction in inequality" rather than "equality"... Such a formulation implies that public schooling is to reduce handicaps that children face as a function of…

This paper addresses the question, how does the structure of elementary and secondary schools direct women into jobs traditionally held by females? For availability information, see SO 504 073. (Author/RM)

Stressing the importance, difficulty, and inevitability of moral education in public schools, this article asks educators to accept the task as moral educators, to gain insight tnto value conflicts, and to become role models of moral commitment. (DW)

The affective and developmental approaches to moral education are described as inadequate, while the cognitive approach based on moral knowledge, moral reasoning, and the study of ethics is described as defensible and preferable, even though difficult to implement in public schools. (DW)

Answering question relating to the future of society, the influence of religion, and the role of education, two theologians agree that schools should develop in students a sense of wonder, empathy, and civility. (DW)

Discusses the guidance counselor's role and proposes he/she act as an advocate for change within the system. (HMV)

Report of a General Meeting at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Independent Schools, February 1969.